Motiva Preservé® in Nashville, TN
At A Glance:
Motiva Preservé
- Anesthesia: General
- Procedure Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
- Recovery Time: 4 to 7 days
What Is Motiva Preservé?
Preservé® is an advanced, less invasive breast augmentation technique developed by Motiva and made possible by a suite of patented surgical tools and the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® breast implant. Unlike traditional breast augmentation, which involves more extensive tissue disruption, Preservé® is designed to maximize your native breast tissue while still achieving the enhancement you want.
The Preservé® procedure is performed with minimal anesthesia and is designed to allow a faster post-procedure recovery than traditional breast augmentation.
Preservé® may be your solution if you are considering:
- Primary breast augmentation — this is your first time having a breast augmentation
- Primary breast augmentation mastopexy — this is your first time having a breast augmentation, and you also need a lift
Preserve Your Anatomy. Your Stability. Your Peace of Mind.
Breast Anatomy
A less invasive augmentation designed to preserve your natural breast tissue functionality, including nipple sensation and your chest muscles
Breast Stability
Inner support structures are maintained — with 0% inferior malposition (implant lowering) reported at three yearsPeace of Mind
Smaller incision, low inflammation, low complication rate, and a faster recovery than traditional breast augmentationThe Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® Implant
Preservé® features the Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® — a breakthrough breast implant that is unique in its ability to adapt its shape based on your body’s position. It takes a round shape when you are lying down and a teardrop shape when you are standing, realistically mimicking the look, feel, and natural movement of breast tissue.
The Ergonomix® implant is also designed to be inserted through a small incision, making it an ideal match for the Preservé® technique. The result is a breast augmentation that not only looks natural but moves naturally — in every position, in every moment.
The Art of Preservé®: How the Procedure Works
| Step 1 | Dr. MaDan takes precise measurements of your breast to determine the most appropriate implant for your anatomy and desired volume. This anatomy-first approach allows her to maximize your native breast tissue and preserve the inner structures of the breast. |
| Step 2 | After numbing the area, Dr. MaDan creates a small incision in the inframammary fold — the natural crease under your breast — and uses the Motiva® Channel Separator to create a tunnel without cutting through the tissue. This provides access to the space where your implant will be placed. |
| Step 3 | The Motiva® Inflatable Balloon tool is inserted to gradually and precisely push tissue structures aside, creating a pocket that matches the size of your breast implant exactly. |
| Step 4 | Your Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® implant is placed in the pocket that was created — preserving your natural breast tissue, nipple sensation, and chest muscles throughout the process. |
Who Is a Good Candidate for Motiva Preservé ?
Preservé® is designed for patients pursuing breast augmentation for the first time. Because it is a technique built around maximizing and preserving your native breast tissue, ideal candidates are those who have not had prior breast implant surgery.
A good candidate for Preservé® is generally someone who:
- Is considering primary breast augmentation or primary breast augmentation with a lift (mastopexy)
- Is in good overall health and at a stable weight
- Does not smoke or is willing to stop nicotine use before and after surgery
- Has realistic expectations for what surgery can accomplish
- Wants a less invasive approach that protects natural breast tissue and nipple sensation
- Is looking for results that look and move naturally
Depending on your goals, Dr. MaDan may recommend approaching your Preservé® procedure as part of a plan that includes a breast augmentation or a breast augmentation with lift.
Why Do Patients Consider Motiva Preservé in Nashville?
Because the technique is designed to work with your anatomy rather than disrupting it, patients who choose Preservé® can expect:
- A less invasive procedure with a small incision in the natural crease of the breast
- Preserved nipple sensation and chest muscle integrity
- A precise implant pocket created without cutting through breast tissue
- A fast post-procedure recovery compared to traditional breast augmentation
- Long-term implant stability — with 0% inferior malposition at three years
- Results that look and move naturally in every position, thanks to the Ergonomix® implant
Patients may also be drawn to Preservé® when they want to address concerns such as:
- Naturally smaller breast volume
- Breast asymmetry
- Loss of upper-body balance or proportion
- Changes after pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or aging
- A desire for breast augmentation results that look elegant in and out of clothing
What Happens During a Motiva Preservé Consultation?
The consultation experience at BEYOND Collective begins fully clothed in Dr. MaDan’s private office, with time devoted to understanding your lifestyle, goals, concerns, and preferences before any physical assessment. Dr. MaDan is known for listening carefully and helping patients feel informed and unhurried throughout the process.
Once you are ready, you are taken to a welcoming exam room where precise measurements of your breast anatomy are taken. The practice also uses Crisalix 3D Simulation to help you visualize possible outcomes — particularly important with Preservé®, where implant selection involves shape, profile, softness, and how the Ergonomix® implant will move and settle with your specific anatomy.
During your consultation, Dr. MaDan may review:
- Your breast anatomy, tissue characteristics, and chest width
- Your desired outcome — from a subtle natural enhancement to a fuller result
- Whether Preservé® is the right fit for your anatomy and goals
- Implant sizing and profile options within the Motiva Ergonomix® family
- Whether a breast lift should be combined with your augmentation
- What the recovery process looks like and what to expect at each stage
- Realistic expectations for results over time
Meet Dr. Olivia MaDan
Nashville’s Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon & Founder of BEYOND Collective
As one of Nashville’s premier female plastic surgeons, Dr. MaDan and her dedicated all-female team at BEYOND Collective understand that each patient has a unique motivation for choosing plastic surgery. Our experts strive to help you accomplish your aesthetic goals to restore your self-image and improve your quality of life. By delivering an outstanding experience with a personalized touch, Dr. MaDan and our compassionate staff want to exceed your expectations and empower you to feel more confident in your own skin.
What Can You Expect During Treatment?
Preservé® is an outpatient procedure performed with minimal anesthesia. Because the technique is designed to be less invasive than traditional breast augmentation — using specialized tools to create a precise implant pocket without cutting through tissue — many patients find that the procedure and recovery compare favorably to their expectations.
Dr. MaDan places the incision in the inframammary fold, the natural crease beneath the breast, which allows for a discreet scar and direct access to the implant pocket. The specific details of your procedure, including implant size, incision placement, and whether a lift is included, are determined collaboratively during your consultation based on your anatomy and goals.
What Is Recovery Like After Motiva Preservé Breast Surgery?
Because Preservé® is a less invasive technique performed with minimal anesthesia, the recovery process is designed to be faster than traditional breast augmentation. Patients go home the same day and are given structured, individualized recovery guidance rather than a one-size-fits-all timeline.
In the days following your procedure, you can expect some swelling, soreness, and tightness as your body begins to heal. A surgical bra is typically worn during the early recovery period, and strenuous activity and heavy lifting should be avoided until Dr. MaDan clears you at your follow-up visits.
Because your procedure is performed using the Preservé® technique — which avoids cutting through native breast tissue — the healing process is intended to be gentler on your body. Dr. MaDan will provide you with specific instructions based on your surgery, health history, and individual progress.
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When Will You See Results?
Patients typically notice a visible change immediately after surgery, but final results take time to fully emerge. Swelling and tightness are a normal part of the healing process and can temporarily affect the early appearance of your results. The Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® implant settles gradually over the weeks and months following surgery, adjusting naturally to your body’s movements and positions.
It is important to understand that early results are not the same as final results. Scar maturation, implant settling, and overall refinement happen progressively. To see real patient outcomes, visit our Before & Afters gallery.
Why Choose BEYOND Collective for Motiva Preservé in Nashville?
BEYOND Collective is a female-led, patient-centered practice dedicated to natural beauty, individualized planning, and a high-touch experience from consultation through follow-up. Dr. Olivia MaDan is a board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the first surgeons in Nashville to offer the Preservé® technique — bringing this innovation directly to the BEYOND community.
Dr. MaDan and her all-female team believe that every breast surgery decision is deeply personal. The BEYOND approach is built on listening first, educating thoroughly, and planning carefully — so that when you move forward with Preservé®, you do so with confidence and clarity.
Ready to Schedule Your Consultation in Nashville?
If you are considering Preservé® and want a thoughtful, individualized consultation with Dr. MaDan, the next step is to reach out to the BEYOND Collective team. Call us at (615) 327-0303 or request a consultation online.
Whether you are early in your research or ready to discuss surgery in detail, a consultation is the best way to understand whether Preservé® is appropriate for your anatomy, goals, and life. Contact Us.
Motiva Preservé in Nashville FAQs
Preservé® is specifically designed for primary breast augmentation — meaning patients who have not had a prior breast implant. The technique is built to work with and preserve your native breast tissue, making it most appropriate when that tissue is intact. Patients considering implant replacement or revision surgery may be candidates for other Motiva-based options, which Dr. MaDan can discuss during a separate consultation.
Yes — and with Preservé®, natural results are a design feature, not just an aspiration. The Motiva SmoothSilk Ergonomix® implant is specifically engineered to adapt its shape to your body’s position: round when lying down, teardrop-shaped when standing. This means the implant moves and feels like natural breast tissue in a way no other implant on the market can replicate. Your individual result will also depend on implant sizing, your anatomy, and surgical planning — all of which are addressed in detail during your consultation with Dr. MaDan.
Because Preservé® is performed through a less invasive technique with minimal anesthesia and without cutting through native breast tissue, the recovery is designed to be faster than traditional breast augmentation. Patients go home the same day, and while some swelling, soreness, and activity restrictions are still part of the healing process, many patients find recovery more manageable than expected. Dr. MaDan will provide specific recovery instructions tailored to your procedure and health history.
Before your consultation, it can be helpful to think about your ideal outcome, bring examples of proportions you like, and be ready to discuss your medical history, lifestyle, and any prior breast procedures. Dr. MaDan can then evaluate your anatomy and help determine whether Motiva Preservé or another implant option best supports your goals.
Before your consultation, it helps to think about your ideal outcome, gather any reference images of proportions you find appealing, and be ready to discuss your medical history, lifestyle, and any previous breast procedures. If you have had prior breast surgery, let the team know in advance — as Preservé® is designed for patients who have not had prior implants, Dr. MaDan will help determine whether this technique or another approach is best for you. The more openly you can share your goals and concerns, the more tailored your plan will be.
Yes. Primary breast augmentation mastopexy — a first-time breast augmentation combined with a lift — is one of the two procedures Preservé® is designed for. If you want both added volume and improved breast position, Dr. MaDan will evaluate your tissue quality, degree of laxity, nipple position, and goals to determine whether this combined approach is appropriate for you. That discussion takes place during your consultation.
